What is another word for zolaesque?

Pronunciation: [zˈɒliːsk] (IPA)

Zolaesque is a term used to describe a particular style of writing that is characterized by its naturalistic, detailed and unsparing descriptions of life. It is named after the French author Emile Zola, who was instrumental in developing this style of realism in literature. Some synonyms for Zolaesque are gritty, raw, unflinching, and stark. These words evoke an unvarnished and unfiltered depiction of the world, with a focus on the harsh realities of life. Other synonyms for Zolaesque include unsentimental, objective, and truthful. All these elements reflect an unapologetic approach to storytelling that is focused on conveying a clear and honest picture of the world.

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Usage examples for Zolaesque

If this were one of those realistic zolaesque stories I would describe the crick in the back that-but let us hurry on.
"The Man Upstairs and Other Stories"
P. G. Wodehouse
I once printed an article exposing what seemed to me to be a zolaesque attitude of mind, and even some trace of the actual Zola manner, in "Jennie Gerhardt"; there came from Dreiser the news that he had never read a line of Zola, and knew nothing about his novels.
"A Book of Prefaces"
H. L. Mencken

Related words: Zolaesque art, Zolaesque novelistic techniques, Zolaesque characters

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